Monday, April 04, 2005
I don't see them losing a game all year!
Well my friends, the boys of summer are finally back, and I couldn't be happier with the way the Brewers came out today and handed one to the Pirates. Ben Sheets - let's get on that contract extension - pitched a great game. I would agree that Ned possibly kept him in too long, but with alot of rest before his next start, he should be fine.
Another thing that really sticks out is the situation at 3rd base. I thought I was keeping up pretty good the last couple weeks, but the Yoster made a hell of a call by putting Cirillo in against Perez. Talking to Jon, he said he read something last week in the Journal Sentinel about Cirillo and Helms splitting time against left hand pitching. Now before I get all giggly about Cirillo becoming a regular, I have to come back to earth and realize that he has been a very streaky and unreliable plate presence the last several years (though he holds the highest Brewer career batting average). To be honest, I don't really mind having this problem at 3rd just as long as Helms stays on the bench. One more side note, Jeff showed some pop with a homer and a double but also a walk - maybe King 3T.O. could learn some patience from him.
I got a couple letters and a last name for you - J.J. Hardy! The future is now. Its been a long time coming, but the first of many has made his way into a starting spot. One thing that really impressed me is that he had some great at-bats. He did falter slightly early when he went for a pop fly that should have been Lee's, but that will come with some game experience. The clutch drive up past the short stop with the bases loaded for his first hit and first RBIs also more then makes up for it.
Furthermore, Brady Clark came up with some terrific runs in the outfield and took two bases from Santiago. Granted Santiago throws from his knees, but there is a reason he is still playing in the majors. Also, Clark had a hit and a walk which is just what we are looking for from our lead off man - get on base.
Overall, I am nothing but pleased and am excited to take it to the Pirates and PNC park again on Wednesday with Doug Davis. Let us hope that the one-two punch of Sheets and Davis tears it up again this season, but this time with some run support.
God bless the Brewers, and God bless Edgar F. Yost!
Another thing that really sticks out is the situation at 3rd base. I thought I was keeping up pretty good the last couple weeks, but the Yoster made a hell of a call by putting Cirillo in against Perez. Talking to Jon, he said he read something last week in the Journal Sentinel about Cirillo and Helms splitting time against left hand pitching. Now before I get all giggly about Cirillo becoming a regular, I have to come back to earth and realize that he has been a very streaky and unreliable plate presence the last several years (though he holds the highest Brewer career batting average). To be honest, I don't really mind having this problem at 3rd just as long as Helms stays on the bench. One more side note, Jeff showed some pop with a homer and a double but also a walk - maybe King 3T.O. could learn some patience from him.
I got a couple letters and a last name for you - J.J. Hardy! The future is now. Its been a long time coming, but the first of many has made his way into a starting spot. One thing that really impressed me is that he had some great at-bats. He did falter slightly early when he went for a pop fly that should have been Lee's, but that will come with some game experience. The clutch drive up past the short stop with the bases loaded for his first hit and first RBIs also more then makes up for it.
Furthermore, Brady Clark came up with some terrific runs in the outfield and took two bases from Santiago. Granted Santiago throws from his knees, but there is a reason he is still playing in the majors. Also, Clark had a hit and a walk which is just what we are looking for from our lead off man - get on base.
Overall, I am nothing but pleased and am excited to take it to the Pirates and PNC park again on Wednesday with Doug Davis. Let us hope that the one-two punch of Sheets and Davis tears it up again this season, but this time with some run support.
God bless the Brewers, and God bless Edgar F. Yost!
